The Nurse Is Performing a Genital Examination on a Male

The nurse is performing a genital examination on a male patient and notes urethral drainage.When collecting urethral discharge for microscopic examination and culture,the nurse should:

A) ask the patient to urinate into a sterile cup.
B) ask the patient to obtain a specimen of semen.
C) insert a cotton-tipped applicator into the urethra.
D) compress the glans between the examiner's thumb and forefinger and collect any discharge.